*This post was sponsored by Envy Apples through my partnership with Tampa Bay Bloggers. As always, all recipes and opinions are my own. Hey everyone! So I know I have not been blogging much, if at all, as of late and I am glad to be back. I have been working on some other projects…

This post is sponsored by Pinnacle® Original Vodka I was born with an innate desire to entertain friends and family with good food and creative drinks. It must be in my blood as my dad was the same way. Every weekend he hosted dinner parties and my job was to not only help him in…

Happy Wine Wednesday! Today I am sharing a fun spin on sangria with one of my favorite wines from the CK Mondavi collection. Back in May, I connected with the fine folks from CK Mondavi at the Food Wine Conference in Orlando, as they were one of the platinum sponsors. Of course, I loved their…

Spring is in the air and I am ready for seasonal flavors and dining al fresco before the weather in Tampa gets unbearably hot. I love this time of year when so many fruits are in season and I can incorporate them into recipes. Sangria is the perfect drink for the season and I have …

Tuesday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week and it is largely due to the fact that I get to share a fun cocktail recipe. Today’s drink is perfect for spring and summer and with Mother’s Day around the corner, this would be a fun beverage to serve for brunch. Beautiful in color,…

Want to know something funny? This post has been sitting in my draft box for a year. Yep, that’s right, a year. I started it and never finished due to my crazy work schedule. Since I am doing spring cleaning, I decided to dust this one off and post since it is still a good…

So when I ask you what is in a Tequila Sunrise, what comes to mind? Let me guess, the hit song by the Eagles or the adult libation made with tequila, orange juice and grenadine, right? Most of us, including myself, tend to think of the classic cocktail that was created in California in the…

Happy Sunday! Do you ever browse the produce isle and get excited when you see something unique like dragon fruit? I enjoy experimenting with different fruits and one of my favorites is lychee. Many moons ago, when I still lived in California, I had my first lychee martini at bar in San Francisco and it…

Lately I have been obsessed with creating different variations of the classic Moscow Mule. For those that are not familiar, the Moscow Mule is a cocktail consisting of vodka, ginger beer and a dash of lime juice. Born in 1941 in New York, it surged in popularity in Los Angeles and made a huge comeback…

Happy Friday! I love this time of year when blood oranges are in season. As soon as I see them in the market, I am sure to purchase a bunch and enjoy them in everything from fresh juice and cocktails to salads and in marinades. Perfect for snacking, these gorgeous pieces of citrus are one…

Ciao Everyone!

My name is Tracy and I am a California transplant living in Tampa, FL. I am a single mom to two beautiful kids and my adorable dog, Vinny. Cooking, music, travel and art are my passions and I look forward to sharing my journeys with you. Read More…